YHA Ostello di ALESSANDRIA

Category: Hostel

Address: Piazza Santa Maria di Castello 14 - Alessandria, Italy

The town, that is named Alessandria after the Pope Alexander III, was a fortress town. The avenues rich in trees that limit the center of the town, represent the outline of the ancient fortification. Over the Tanaro river there is still the fortified city of XVIII Century, with a star-shaped plant e

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La Chicca B&B

Category: Bed & Breakfast

Address: via Sticca n°14 - Cassine - Alessandria, Italy

LA CHICCA has a private parking. All rooms are spacious with in-suite bathrooms (shower, wc), TV and air conditioned for the summer. “LA CHICCA” hotel is situated on the center of CASSINE, where you can find restaurants, bars, shops and supermarkets offering all commodities. 95km fro

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